101 Ranch Company

06/05/2026

This is solid, factual information on the recent screwworm finding in Texas. Our food supply is not in danger in any way. While this is a serious situation, there is no reason for panic or for consumers to be concerned about beef safety.

Thursday June 4th Sale & Screwworm Update-

We unfortunately are the first and closest sale barn to the first confirmed screwworm case.

With that being said, We WILL have a sale and you can bring your cattle in tomorrow as usual. We anticipate 200-250hd tomorrow (a good thing in this learning situation).

Here’s what is anticipated from Texas Animal Health-
At some point in the very near future they will setup a 12 mile radius quarantine from the site of the confirmed case in La Pryor. (That has not been done as of this post-10pm June 3rd). Since this is the first case, they will not allow livestock to move from within that area for 72 hours once activated.

After 72 hours and their assessment of the severity, they will allow cattle to move after inspection and treatment.

Here’s the process as we’ve been told-

They will travel to your location, verify no animals are infected or have open wounds. Anything infected will need to be treated and quarantined per their requirements.
The remaining cattle may be treated with a product like Dectomax injectable or Exholt Pour on.
After 72 hours, those cattle will be able to be re-inspected. The treated livestock will then be released with a permit or CVI to travel anywhere with a clean release. This means they are free to move to property outside of the quarantine zone. (Ranches, Feedlots, Salebarns, etc)

For Slaughter Cows-
They can be released with inspection directly to a safe barn or processor. If they do not continue to slaughter, they must go through an inspection and treatment similar to above at their destination.

Livestock CAN travel through a quarantine zone with no restrictions.

Buyers- we still have one of the few active dipping vats in Texas. We will gladly dip your cattle at NO charge to give you added protection when buying from us. This has been discussed as solution with usda to be permitted out, similar to treatment. It has not been approved yet, but it’s a very active discussion tonight to get an expedited decision.

This a very developing situation. There will be several officials, along with ourselves, on site tomorrow to answer questions. If you don’t get a clear answer or need any additional information, let us know and we can get in contact with the right people.

We have been working hard in the background preparing for this day, just didn’t expect us to be first. We are here to work for our Sellers and Buyers. We will be transparent through this process and want to guarantee healthy cattle leaving.

Bottom line- it’ll be a little more work, but we can still market your livestock for their full value!

God Bless the American Rancher and Eat American Beef!

-Speer Family

05/29/2026

Conner is also working on a forage study here at the ranch. Super young man and we are excited for his future!

Doctoral student Conner Ties is investigating the landscape-level impacts of the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire on rangeland vegetation. The wildfire was the largest in Texas' recorded history, burning more than one million acres in the Panhandle and causing extensive damage to property and livestock. Ties said the trajectory of vegetation recovery remains uncertain.

“This study classifies burn severity within the Smokehouse Creek fire using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery and the Normalized Burned Ratio, identifies areas of high and low severity, and analyzes pre- and post-fire vegetation change at four focal sites using Planet imagery and drone-based validation,” Ties said.

His findings will advance the understanding of rangeland vegetation response to large wildfires and contribute to risk mapping for future wildfire mitigation and defense.

Graduate and Professional School at Texas A&M University | Texas A&M University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

05/21/2026

101 Ranch has received the "Grazed on Bird Friendly Land" certification from Audubon Texas! Are you interested in excellent beef raised on native rangeland managed with bird habitat in mind? Our last Akaushi x Angus F1 cross calf graded USDA Prime. We sell by whole and half beeves - local pickup or we will deliver within 100 miles of Sweetwater, Texas. Shipping not available.

02/19/2026

01/26/2026

Grassland birds have declined more than any other bird species group. Audubon Conservation Ranching is our response, a national habitat effort to stabilize t...

09/23/2025

With the recent detection of New World screwworm just 70 miles south of Texas’ border, TSCRA remains actively engaged with the USDA, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to intensify surveillance, coordinate response efforts and prepare cattle raisers and landowners for any potential incursion.

Since last year, TSCRA has supported timely, effective measures to protect the U.S. from a potential incursion of NWS, including increased production of sterile flies. The pest’s continued northward movement underscores the urgency of these efforts, and we thank all who have recognized the threat and contributed to U.S. preparedness. We continue to see unprecedented collaboration among our state and federal partners, and we have full confidence in their ability to implement measures that protect the health of U.S. livestock and wildlife while also ensuring the current speed of commerce.

TSCRA is also supporting these efforts by equipping ranchers and landowners with the knowledge and tools to serve as the first line of defense inside our own borders. To date, we have hosted 12 educational programs teaching ranchers and landowners how to monitor their own herds, implement best management practices and report suspected cases of NWS. In addition, TSCRA has multiple representatives serving on the Texas New World Screwworm Response Team, established under the directive of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. TSCRA is also a founding member of the Screwworm Coalition of Texas where we are working to coordinate response, share resources and ensure ranchers and landowners are prepared should NWS reach our state.

Now is the time to accelerate these efforts. TSCRA will continue to do our part, but we also call on all partners to fully implement and expedite USDA’s five-prong plan. Increasing domestic sterile fly production, limiting cattle movement from infested areas of Mexico and strengthening southern border surveillance must remain top priorities to protect the health of the U.S. livestock and wildlife.

08/12/2025

A few of the reasons we avoid summer calves, especially with British and continental breeds.

While there are advantages to having a late summer/fall born beef cattle herd, there are challenges to be addressed just as with a spring born herd.

08/07/2025

We recently sent two calves to be processed. Both were spoken for prior to processing. This is a F1 Akaushi/Angus heifer harvested at 27 months with a live weight of 1467 #. Calves were on native rangeland 24/7, had a daily finishing ration after weaning, and hung 21 days.
The steer was 1535 #. Both were high choice.


05/25/2025

Hoping for all to have a meaningful Memorial Day! Thanks to Scout Troop 446 for the flag placement at our front gate!

03/24/2025

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-one-small-farm-fights-to-stay-operational/

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